City reports few voting problems

With 18,086 people voting in East Lansing, city officials reported few problems on Election Day after months of preparations.

Christians deserve better than ridicule

I am tired of Christians being stereotyped as the ignorant, hate-filled neanderthals of American society. I am particularly incensed at the articles that John Bice spews forth from his bilic mouth on a weekly basis, discounting Christian views on abortion, calling them "doltish," and "faith-spawned drivel." If Bice has some enlightened knowledge on when the exact point of personhood is attained, I'm all ears.

Domestic violence can hurt pets, too

We read many articles about violence, including family violence. But too often, one of the victims of family violence is disregarded - the family pet.

Police briefs 11/05/04

Jaycees host benefit helping Toys for Tots

Holiday shopping will be made easier with a one-stop shopping event sponsored by the Lansing Jaycees to benefit Toys for Tots. The event, which will offer products by a variety of vendors all in one location, will be held from 11 a.m.

Ferguson, Foster win MSU trustee seats

Two days after the election, the MSU Board of Trustees race is finally over. With 100 percent of the state's precincts reporting, Republican Melanie Foster edged out Democrat Phil Thompson by more than 17,000 votes. Democrat Joel Ferguson, a 15-year veteran of the board, was declared winner of his seat on Wednesday, as he held about a 125,000-vote lead over second-place Foster. Nine candidates from six parties were vying for two open seats on the eight-member board.

Groups sing acapella at Wharton Center

MSU's acappella groups will hold two Accapalooza shows at 8 p.m. today and Saturday at Wharton Center. Capital Green, The Spartan Dischords, Ladies First and the Accafellas will perform, followed by the premiere of a new campus group, State of Harmony. Tickets are available at Wharton Center box office or by calling (800) WHARTON.

Controversial American Indian mascots discussed

The Washington Redskins, Cleveland Indians and Atlanta Braves use American Indian symbols or caricatures as their mascots, but some say they are stereotypical and offensive to American Indian communities.

Protesters should appreciate freedom

As an international student at MSU, I am shocked to see news reporting a Lansing group of people who protested against the election result and their president.

Buckeyes pose major threat after emotional 3OT loss to U-M

Ohio State: Sleeping giant or so-so team with a big name? The Buckeyes (5-3 overall, 2-3 Big Ten), who lost their first three conference games for the first time since 1988, have yet to win a conference road game and are last in the Big Ten in total offense. MSU (4-4, 3-2) is not looking at Ohio State's mediocre record or average statistics. "You got to come out like you're playing the best team in the country because they still got those athletes, they still got guys capable of killing you, so we got to be ready," senior safety Jason Harmon said. While the Spartans prepared for Ohio State this week, they were still trying to shake off the nightmares of the 45-37 triple overtime loss to the rival Wolverines.

Spartans' success due in part to coach

Adorning the far side of the MSU field hockey team's home fence, banners of the Spartans' success are a visual statement of how the team has dominated in national play over the last four years.

Stepping up

MSU senior quarterback Damon Dowdell is getting yet another chance to prove to his team, MSU fans and mostly himself that he can win football games as the Spartans' starting quarterback. When asked to sum up his career to this point, Dowdell said that it has been up and down.

Spartans carry 3-game win streak to weekend at Indiana

Last weekend was the most peaceful the MSU volleyball team (9-11 overall, 4-8 Big Ten) has had in a while. After a three-win streak against Michigan, Northwestern and then-No.

International barriers

Like many other MSU students, finance senior Varun Jain hopes to play his cards in the U.S. job market when he graduates in May 2005.

Pigskin prognosticators

The pigskin prognosticators have basically given up hope on traveling to a warm spot for a bowl game this winter. After going 3-0 last week, Uncle Joey (right) has improved his overall record to 17-9 this season.

Badgers, Gophers play for 'Ax' trophy

No. 5 Wisconsin vs. Minnesota Wisconsin (8-0, 5-0 Big Ten) looks to remain unbeaten and in the top five when they face the sliding Minnesota Golden Gophers (6-3, 3-3) at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison. Badger defensive end Erasmus James did not play in the Badgers 24-12 victory over Northwestern on Oct.

ASMSU determines funding for retreat

ASMSU finalized funding for its annual retreat this year, but the process has some members concerned with how closely representatives look at the bills they pass. "It concerns me a lot," said Patricia Smith, Student Assembly internal vice chairperson, about funding for the retreat passing through both ASMSU assemblies without any debate on the money allocated. "They spent more time debating fishing than debating spending $4,000 on a retreat," she said, referring to Student Assembly's meeting last Thursday, when it defeated a bill to look at changing an ordinance that bans fishing on the Red Cedar River. Both ASMSU assemblies combined to allocate up to $5,450 for the retreat, which allows ASMSU representatives to work on team-building efforts and get acquainted with staff employees they might only see in meetings, Smith said. She added that Academic Assembly has already spent a large portion of its budget on the Associated Michigan Universities Conference held at MSU in September.

Patronizing small businesses will keep E.L. atmosphere alive

One of the things I've come to love about East Lansing is that it manages a small-town feel while cramming so many people into such a limited space.

ASMSU spends $36K on upgrade for offices

ASMSU's offices will updated by the end of the year with about $36,000 worth of new technology and furniture. It is the second of three upgrades this year.

Students fast for Ramadan, charity

A line curved around a corner and down the hall of the basement in West Holmes Hall as about 50 hungry students waited to eat their first meal of the day.